Fewer and fewer people are able to adequately cope with the increasing stresses of the work phase. One point is often overlooked: Only when we are well rested are we mentally strong, optimistic, motivated, able to communicate and ready for action. In short: efficient. Tired and burnt out, we feel bad. In the long term, … Recover Well: Live Better
The discoverer of this relaxation method is the American physician Edmund Jacobson. He studied the function of muscles in detail at the beginning of the 20th century and found that deep relaxation can be achieved by specifically tensing and then releasing individual muscle groups. When we are afraid, under strong tension or pressure, our muscles … Progressive Muscle Relaxation
The summer vacations are over – and with them the annual vacation of most Germans. Unfortunately, many returnees quickly get overwhelmed by the stress of everyday life again: Work piles up in the office, the kids need help with homework and the lawn doesn’t mow itself either. Now it’s time to take active countermeasures so … Tips on How to Stay Refreshed for a Long Time after the Vacations
Rest, relaxation and balance are luxuries for many people. Many find it difficult to escape the daily stress and switch off. Meditation can specifically help here to be able to relax and focus (again). In addition, meditation can help in the treatment and also prevention of mental and physical illnesses, such as depression or migraine. … Meditation: the Royal Road to Relaxation
For some people, meditating is as natural as brushing their teeth every day, others eye meditating rather skeptically and doubt its effect. But regular meditating has been proven to have a positive effect on body and mind, and thus holds many advantages in everyday life. We explain how beginners can get started with meditation and … Meditate: Here’s How!
For humans, sweating is vital: that’s why visiting the 85 to 100 °C hot sauna is more popular than ever in this country. But serious mistakes are made again and again with the natural healing method from the far north, which affect the success of the “healthy action”. We explain what to consider when going … Sauna: Sweat Yourself Healthy!
Regular sauna visits are an ideal way to beat the cold season. They strengthen the immune system, train the heart and circulation and are also good for the skin. Real fans indulge in this pleasure all year round. However, some rules must also be observed when taking a sauna. 7 Tips and rules for a … Sauna: Relaxation for Body and Skin
Simple, clear and no frills: what has long been true for fashion and design is increasingly evident in sports and health trends. Instead of yogalates and crossgolfing, real trendsetters are cavorting on trim trails or swinging the hula hoop – retro is the order of the day. And even trendy wellness oases offer treatments from … Back to Basic: Almost Forgotten Fitness and Health Trends
The famous calf wrap for fever almost everyone has tried once. For simple illnesses such as mild colds, compresses are an effective way to activate the body’s own forces. A quark poultice, on the other hand, can be used to treat various skin diseases such as neurodermatitis, sunburn or insect bites. It has also proven … Tried and Tested Home Remedies: Compresses and Wraps
The question of whether alternative therapies and healing methods really help or just cost money is not easy to answer in many cases. A positive exception is the so-called biofeedback, in which physical, psychosomatic and psychological diseases can be treated by the systematic feedback of bodily functions. Biofeedback: therapy not mumbo jumbo We encounter a … How Biofeedback Works
1. the closed angle. Reduces stress, improves circulation: sit comfortably on the floor and press the soles of your feet together. Then support your hands behind your buttocks and keep your upper body long and straight. When you have found the right position and your back remains straight, clasp your feet. Pull toes slightly apart, … Body-mind Balancing: Gentle Support for your Digestion
Each color has a different effect on our psyche and body, because each color has a wavelength and energy typical for it, which is transmitted to our bodies. For example, blue light has a cooling and calming effect, while red light has a warming and stimulating effect. Properties of the most popular colors More and … Colors and Their Effect
